Description
These Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings are crispy, flavorful, and addictive. Marinated in a blend of spices, fried to perfection, and tossed with fragrant garlic, chilies, and green onions, they make a fantastic appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil, for frying
For the Stir-Fry:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2–3 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced (or use 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken wings dry and toss with salt, white pepper, black pepper, five spice powder, and soy sauce. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Dredge the Wings: Coat marinated wings in a mixture of cornstarch and flour.
- Fry the Wings: Fry wings in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: Sauté garlic, chilies, and green onions. Add fried wings, salt, and toss to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy hot and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, double-fry them by refrying at 375°F for 2–3 minutes after the initial fry.
- Adjust chili quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Perfect as an appetizer or served with rice for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
